Student Name: _____________________
Five Themes of Geography Worksheet Summer Assignment
Directions – Utilize the information from the indicated website to guide you in your answers to the questions below. Also, consult the rubric that will be used to evaluate your work (page 3). http://www2.una.edu/geography/statedepted/themes.html
Summary of Article – see rubric for expectations
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(Location) The absolute location (you will have to find this on a map) of the story takes place at . . . • Longitude = ____________________ • Latitude = ____________________ (Location) The relative location of the story takes place at . . .
Location
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(Place) Identify two (2) physical characteristics and two (2) human characteristics of the place. Be sure to explain why you chose these characteristics.
Physical Characteristics Human Characteristics
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(Region) Identify and describe one region in which this story is located.
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(Human-Environmental Interaction) Answer one (1) of the following questions. a. Describe how the event(s) in the story illustrate(s) cooperation or conflict among people and places? b. Describe how the event in the story will impact the place in which it occurred.
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(Movement) Describe how the theme of movement may have impacted the story.
Student Name: ____________________________________________________________
Rubric for evaluating your article analysis
Basic Article is attached Proficient Distinguished
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Article is not included The summary does not provide enough information (who, what, where, when, why, and how) The student summary makes no connection to the Five themes of Geography Less than four of the questions were answered correctly Understanding the applicable Themes of Geography has not been demonstrated
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Article is included The summary provides enough information (who, what, where, when, why, and how) The student makes an attempt to incorporate the Five Themes of Geography into the summary. Four questions are answered correctly
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Article is included The summary provides enough information (who, what, where, when, why, and how) The student summary clearly makes connections to each of the Five Themes of Geography. All answers are correct
Summary is detailed
The summary is related to the Five Themes of Geography
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Understanding of the applicable Themes of Geography is in development - based on student responses.
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Responses demonstrate a clear understanding of the applicable Five Themes of Geography - based on student responses.
SHS Learning Expectation and Standard for Geography - Students are able to understand the locations of the physical features of the world in relationship to each other; the human and physical characteristics of a locality; and that regions are formed based on governmental boundaries, language, natural resources, and physical features. Students are able to understand that humans adapt, modify, and depend upon the physical environment for survival. Students are able to understand the concept of a global community through the movement of people, products, ideas, and beliefs.
Student Self-Analysis and Comments
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